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phoca

 

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Noun phoca has 1 sense
  1. Phoca, genus Phoca - type genus of the Phocidae: earless seals
    --1 is a kind of mammal genus
    --1 is a member of Phocidae, family Phocidae
    --1 has members: harbor seal, common seal, Phoca vitulina

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Phoca

Noun

Sense 1: A genus of marine mammals in the family Phocidae, commonly known as seals.

Example sentence: The phoca gracefully dived into the ocean, disappearing beneath the surface.

Adjective

Sense 1: Relating to or characteristic of seals.

Example sentence: The phoca exhibition at the zoo featured various species of seals.

Verb

Sense 1: To hunt or catch seals.

Example sentence: The indigenous tribe relied on phocaing for sustenance during the harsh winter months.

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